All my sockets at home are of the 12 point type. I've seen 8 point and more commonly 6 point. Are there advantages using 6 and 8 point? One advantage I see with a 6 point socket is that there is more
Never use a 12-point when you can use a 6-point. This applies to box wrenches as well as sockets. -- Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1993 Sub
Generally speaking, six point sockets are used on hex nuts where a heavy tightening or untightening torque is to be applied, as in using an impact wrench. 12 points are generally used when tightening
Yes, absolutely ! 12-point sockets (and wrenches) are a convenience, easier to get on (especially in tight places). 12 point nuts do exist, but none of the original Stag fasteners were 12 point. 8 p
For the same reason, any adjustable wrenches should be banished to the far corners of the shop so that you are not tempted to use them instead of the correct wrench. Alongside the Visegrips! Mike Moo
Most nuts are six sided. Hence they are called "hex" nuts. Some nuts are four sided. These are called "square" nuts. Square nuts are almost unknown in automobiles for the past 50 - 60 years but early